"Curiosity is the beginning of wisdom"
indisko.com is a personal domain created back in 2004. Here you’ll find a collection of interesting links—covering software, web services, and some music playlists…
Web services
- Infomaniak : A Swiss tech company founded in 1994, specializing in web services and sovereign cloud solutions, with a strong focus on privacy and sustainability. An excellent alternative to Google for anyone who values data protection and digital ethics.
- 1password : A cross‑platform password manager (desktop, mobile, browser) that lets you securely store, generate, and sync logins, payment cards, documents, and other sensitive data.
- Bitwarden : Another password manager, open‑source, allowing you to safely store, generate, and sync credentials across all your devices.
- ProtonMail: Encrypted email service based in Switzerland, with servers in secure underground facilities. Focused on privacy, security, and freedom from big tech surveillance. Offers Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, and Proton VPN as part of the ecosystem.
- The Chat | Mistral: The Chat is a conversational agent (chatbot) developed by the French company Mistral AI, launched on February 26, 2024. It offers a European alternative to chatbots like ChatGPT, emphasizing privacy and execution speed. To stop feeding Uncle Sam’s digital ogre.
- Bluesky: A decentralized social network developed by former Twitter co‑founder Jack Dorsey. Built on the AT Protocol, it aims to give users more control over identity, data, and moderation.
Cyber hygiene
- Signal: an end-to-end encrypted instant messaging application, free and open source, developed by the Signal Foundation, a non-profit organization.
- Brave Browser : A privacy‑focused web browser with a built‑in ad blocker, tracker protection, and optional crypto features. A lightweight alternative to Chrome or Firefox.
- BrowserLeaks: A website to test your browser’s fingerprint and see what identifying information it leaks (IP, WebRTC, canvas, fonts, etc.). Useful for anyone concerned about online tracking.
- Fingerprint: A commercial service for browser fingerprinting and fraud prevention. Often used by companies to detect bots and unauthorized access attempts.
Music
- Digisko: an ideal platform for those interested in music editions (different versions, vinyl pressings, reissues, etc.) who want to share their opinions or explore the community’s preferences.
- Steve Hoffman Forum: The reference community for music collectors and audiophiles. Discussions cover sound quality, mastering differences, pressings, and all things related to recorded music history and production.
- Qobuz: French streaming service and download store, known for high‑resolution audio and editorial content. A strong choice for audiophiles who want quality sound over algorithm‑driven playlists.
- Roon: Music management and playback software designed for audiophiles. Integrates local files and streaming services into a rich, metadata‑driven interface with powerful multi‑room playback.
Audiophile playlist
My audiophile playlist – regularly updated, with a focus on production quality